The clouds were rolling in, and it was unusually dark for the time of day. I felt like there was going to be a storm. I was wrapped up safe and warm in my big sisters coat which I’d pinched from her, seeing as she never wore it anymore anyway. School has been a tough week, but it was Friday at last!402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGVQLXo8iU
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I was staring into space, lost in my own thoughts, when I was pulled back into reality by the bus pulling up at school. It was finally time to make my weekly treck home to Daddy's for the weekend, this week had gone so slowly.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZcHxc4hHK
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I go to a boarding school for girls, it’s out in the middle of nowhere, and I hate it. I don't feel like I fit in at all, and some of the girls are so mean. They're all from very well off backgrounds, I am too (my daddy is a world leading surgeon in neuroscience) but I still don't feel like I fit in with the rest of them.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcFRujC7tD9
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Zosia says Daddy sent me there to give me the best chance in life with a good education, but I feel he wants me out the way so he doesn’t have to look after me as well as for the education.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFXKSJNZp2
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I come home on the weekends and holidays, and I've got one week left of this half term, before a week off...but it also means its nearly the anniversary of my mum passing away.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRibmsGBgsO
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Sometimes I get to stay with my sister, Zosia, on the weekend, but thats only as a special treat, because she's always very busy with work, but she does try and make some time to see me each weekend I am home. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwRmxGaQLv
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My bus route on the way home from school stops right out side the hospital where my sister works, sometimes I get off and see her and go home with her or daddy, and sometimes I just go straight home, it just depends how I’m feeling…and how much I want my bed!402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9s4RZejNL8
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It was a cold Friday afternoon this day, but it wasn't any different to any other. It had been a tough week, and some of the girls had been saying some very cruel things to me. I was feeling sad and sorry for myself, and decided I wanted a hug from my big sister.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYr6Vk3Gj3
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I climbed on the bus, and sat in my usual seat in the back corner with my weekend bag at my feet and put my headphones in, ready for the 2 and a half hour drive back home.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8N6fDVpHA
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I watched the winding country roads become towns, motorways then city, all the time getting closer to home. I like this drive, because it gives me a chance to do my homework, and get my thoughts together. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDdAiu5TYn
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Some of the girls on the bus really annoy me, but luckily most of them get off before my stop.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqugymGalzT
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It started to rain while I was on the bus, and it gradually getting worse and worse the closer I got to home.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJ7NU9a1JH
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After what felt like an age, it was my stop, after a particularly noisy bus journey. I stepped off the bus and looked at the hospital. I felt emotional for some reason, maybe it was just the week catching up with me.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsFUhpcwRT
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I made my way across the carpark rather hastily to avoid getting too wet (although I was unsuccessful) and weaved my way through the corridors towards Darwin, my bag seemed to get heavier with every step I took. I had brought a couple of sets of clothes, my favourite pj’s, teddy and blanket and my laptop back from school with me, all the rest of my things come home in the holidays.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUniQsyoJWt
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Jac was sat at the desk in the middle of the ward as I walked out the lift and up the corridor. I was happy to see her, she used to scare me, but when she got with daddy I got to know her more, and she’s pretty cool…especially when she takes me out for the day on her motorbike. She still does that even though she split up. Plus she’s been really nice to Zosia and looking after her recently.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoaP2malyt
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"Hey you!” She smiled to me as I got to the desk. I sighed.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTHVIalZpm
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“You didn’t escape this wonderful weather then…” She said.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0oMLb6WNW
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I shook my head and raised my eyebrows in response.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRYGLlYoBz
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"You look like you've had a good week…” She trailed off sarcastically. My mood was apparently written all over my face. I wasn’t impressed with the fact I looked like a drowned rat either.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZTKWPLcWb
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I sighed again, I wasn’t in the mood for small talk.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXeFct6BC7D
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“Where’s Zosia?” I asked. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghzeRLtzzh
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“She is in surgery with Mo at the moment, but she should be out in just under an hour if everything goes to plan.” Jac replied.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwyeCagbyWt
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I sighed for about the 3rd time in the last minute.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJET14Ucmx
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“Do you want me to get your dad?” She asked.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoIY7Vwj48
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I shook my head quite aggressively. I didn’t like getting dad involved in anything unless I absolutely had to.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROIwCmTWrV
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“Didn’t think you would, but just thought I would check.” She smiled, trying to lighten my mood.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkqfU7hHdv
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“…I want my sister…” I mumbled.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcoxegUw4GH
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“Will a hug do from me for now to cheer you up until she gets out of surgery?” Jac suggested.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevsrmVaVdx
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I nodded and sat on the desk, lent against Jac’s chest and let her wrap her arms around me and squeeze me tightly. Her long hair was tickling the side of my face.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PiZj06qxK
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Once I was released from the embrace, I slid off the desk, lent against the inside it and allowed myself to slide to the floor.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpvm67bcdx
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I leant my head on the edge of Jac’s knee and closed my eyes. She gently traced the edge of my face, and allowed me to zone out into my own little world for a few minutes. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzZFBFaNgp
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“You know you can’t stay sat in the middle of my ward.” Jac said, after a few minutes. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbdURRsysE
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I grumbled and scowled back at her.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhpQviM86s
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“How about my office?” Jac asked, she was trying to be as accommodating as possible, even though I wasn’t really supposed to be there at all.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLD927tEqs
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I didn’t reply and she raised her eyebrows at me, I wished I could stay here in my bubble until my sister came back.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDFTS3JBlr
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I nodded at her raised eyebrows.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1YC9OYoZO
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“You can go on the comfy sofa in my office, or the staffroom if you would prefer? There won’t be people coming and going from my office, it’ll be quiet if that’s what you want?” She said.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrAxsn181ho
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“Can I go in your office please?” I asked.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPT0X153nmX
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“There’s food and a TV in the staffroom?” She checked, normally I wouldn’t have turned that offer down, but I didn’t feel like socialising today.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBTfNLoU2l
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“There’s better wifi in your office.” I replied flatly. She smiled at me and accepted my point.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAALWyxNDXV
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“We’ll go to the staff loo’s and you can put your PJ’s or comfy clothes on, then I’ll leave you in my office. I am sure Mo won’t mind you munching on some of her chocolate stash.” Jac said.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UEJBkXSoo
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She picked my bag up, and held out her hand to me to help me up off the floor. I went and got changed and settled myself with my blanket and laptop on the sofa, with my back to the door.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcl9f1gBFGH
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“I’ll send Zosia in when she’s out of surgery, rest up lil’ un” Jac said as she closed the door to her office.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQQGPT937m
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I could faintly hear the noises of the ward, I put something on on Netfix and curled up in my blanket…402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qbvsqFX6c
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I must have fallen asleep, because the next thing I knew Zosia was sat on the sofa next to me, gently playing with the ends of my long hair.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQLIXfOLRqc
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“Wakey wakey, sleepy head” Zosia whispered as I sat up slowly and stretched.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpLhVsh5SX
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I crawled closer to her and wrapped my arms around her, I couldn't take it any longer. Tears started falling down my cheeks, and there was nothing I could do to stop them. I needed a cuddle. Zosia might have her flaws, but I loved her and I wouldn't want her any other way.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGR4WsisNx
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"Princess?" Zosia whispered.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWeCBYfhHee
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I was too upset, and couldn’t quite get my words out. 402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplhDnj2JHG
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"Princess? What's wrong?" Zosia fussed. She was good at fussing. She kissed my forehead and pulled me into her chest, giving me a massive cuddle. She sat and held onto me while I sobbed, making me feel safe.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhH9llsnbM
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“I-I..." I sobbed, I couldn't get myself to finish the end of my sentence.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhuFJUvYph
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“Ssssh, calm down before you try and speak" She whispered to me. She pulled me over her lap, so my bum was one side and my legs were over her lap. I curled into her with my head in her neck and started playing with the tips of her hair.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOzfjZ23kIP
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"Whats wrong? I know something is up because this isn’t like you..." Zosia told me, I couldn't avoid it any longer and we both knew it.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKaaBj6cD4
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I took a few deep breaths and shut my eyes.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYBQSWwbe7
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“I wish Mama was still here” I whispered.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPq42FW6dr
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“Would you like to come and stay at mine tonight?” Zosia asked, squeezing me for a few seconds.402Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VNMFL2GC5
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I nodded.
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